Editing. What does that word conjure up in your mind? Is it something good, or is it simply something that is drudgery because it has to be done. I have to admit I have a love-hate affair with editing, and I suppose a good many other writers feel that way too, whether you are writing …

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Beth Daniels is one of SavvyAuthors long-time instructors and she’s always coming up with great new classes like this one. If you are interested in a new class from a wonderful instructor then check out Beth, her funny wit, and The Fine Art of Killing Words: Edit for a Lean, Mean Manuscript starting Monday. ~ed. I love …

I’ve been slaving over my manuscript for months and finally I get to that glorious moment: the first draft of the completed novel. I follow my natural instinct, rising from my laptop, doing a little dance, high fiving the barista, blogging a bit about how great I feel having the first draft done. However, once …